Sodium Silicate Welding Electrode Coating from Japan
Liquid sodium silicate binder for coating welding electrodes with inorganic minerals. Provides arc stability and slag formation, qualifying as 3810.90.2000 preparation for welding electrodes. Essential for SMAW rods.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify AWS A5.1 electrode compatibility in docs
• Alkaline liquid handling; pH >12 requires CA labeling
• Distinguish from complete electrodes under 8311.10